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April 30 Ward Letter

Councilman Sam Zurier (LRI '04): "Providence is a very different place from Chicago or Baltimore, and a large reason for that is the leadership of Chief Hugh Clements (LRI '05)."
Alumni News

Parklet in Newport provides parking for people

“Parklets have been enthusiastically embraced in communities as an additional way to relax and regroup for residents and visitors,” Newport Director of Public Services William Riccio (LRI '15) said in a press release. “We are looking forward to seeing both residents and visitors enjoy using it.”
Alumni News

Some of Providence’s poorest neighborhoods are attracting developers. Residents want a say in what happens next.

“Why does Providence get less?” Kari Lang (LRI '97) said. “We can start right now and insist that these hotels are great new buildings. Or, we can give in to our low self-esteem."
Make RI Stronger News

Strengthening Rhode Island’s Future

Leadership Rhode Island, now starting the fourth year of its Make RI Stronger campaign, is widening its scope to include the young people who will be the next generation of managers and workers.
Make RI Stronger News

Gallup: R.I. jumps to No. 1

Rhode Island went from 49th in the country in 2015 to first in 2016 in a measure of whether workers can use their strengths on the job, according to Gallup Chairman Jim Clifton. "Forty-ninth to first is insane," Clifton told The Providence Journal this week. "It's incredible."
Make RI Stronger News

Shared strengths bring business leaders, at-risk students together

The latest class of Leadership Rhode Island, which graduated Wednesday, did projects in teams, and one of those teams paired at-risk youths of promise with business and civic leaders who shared their leadership qualities.
Alumni News

Women seeking mentors, support and inspiration flock each year to Bryant’s campus for summit

Anne Szostak (LRI '85) and Cheryl Snead (LRI '00) discuss their involvement in Bryant University's Women's Summit in Providence Business News.
LRI In the News

Leadership Rhode Island Launches “Dear President Trump”

If you could deliver a letter directly to President Donald J. Trump, what would it say? Leadership Rhode Island is trying to do just that, except it involves a much bigger project.
Make RI Stronger News

Let’s tackle Rhode Island’s cynicism

While one billionaire presidential aspirant is viewed by some as refreshingly bold and outspoken and by others as manipulative, feeding on insecurities and fears, there's no doubt that his "Make America Great Again" campaign slogan has everyone talking.
Make RI Stronger News

Creating a Strengths-Based State of Rhode Island

Mike Ritz (LRI '07) and Kevin Cooper are currently working on the “Make RI Strong” initiative, which is about making Rhode Island (RI) a strengths-based state.